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Diamond Hogs can't shake latest slow start

( Andy Shupe)

Arkansas catcher Casey Opitz (left) speaks with pitcher Peyton Pallette during a game against Alabama on Friday, March 19, 2021, in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has had a problem starting a weekend well.

The Razorbacks’ 16-1 loss to Alabama on Friday was their first loss to open a weekend set, but Arkansas has lived on the edge in opening games all season.

Last week’s 9-7 victory over Louisiana Tech in 10 innings was the Razorbacks’ fourth consecutive comeback to open a weekend. Arkansas also came from behind to defeat Texas Tech on Feb.